Twice is a K-pop girl group under JYP Entertainment, consisting of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. They debuted in 2015 and have become one of the best-selling K-pop girl groups of all time. Their latest release is the mini album “Ready to Be,” which was released on March 10, 2023. The album includes the pre-released track “Moonlight Sunrise,” which debuted at No. 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and marks Twice’s second all-English single after their 2021 release, “The Feels.”
- Origins and Formation
TWICE was formed in 2015 through the survival reality show “Sixteen,” which was produced by JYP Entertainment. The show featured sixteen trainees from JYP Entertainment competing against each other for a spot in the new girl group. The show consisted of several challenges and missions that tested the trainees’ singing, dancing, and charisma. At the end of the show, nine members were selected to debut as TWICE.
- Members
As mentioned earlier, TWICE has nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. Each member brings their unique talents and personality to the group, making TWICE a beloved and dynamic group in the K-pop industry.
- Music Style and Concept
TWICE’s music style is known for its upbeat and catchy melodies, which often feature themes of love and empowerment. Their music videos are also known for their colorful and playful visuals, which perfectly match their music’s cheerful tone. TWICE’s music has been well received by fans around the world, making them one of the most successful K-pop girl groups to date.
- Achievements and Awards
TWICE has achieved significant success since their debut in 2015. The group has won numerous awards, including “Best Female Group.
The mini album’s tracklist includes: Twice’s 5th world tour kicks off soon In February, the group announced their fifth world tour with stops across the globe, including in the U.S. It kicks off April 15 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South KoreaWith this tour, Twice will become the first female K-pop group to headline in MLB and NFL stadiums in the U.S.
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Saturday, June 10) Oakland Arena, Oakland (Tuesday, June 13) Tacoma Dome, Seattle (Friday, June 16) Globe Life Field, Dallas (Wednesday, June 21) Toyota Center, Houston (Saturday, June 24) United Center, Chicago (Wednesday, June 28) MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (Thursday, July 6) Truist Park, Atlanta (Sunday, July 9).
They also received the “Best Female Group” award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2022, TWICE was the most-streamed female K-pop group on Spotify. Are you ready for more? Catch up on K-pop: Meet CIX: Everything you need to know about the K-pop group’s members, second U.S. tour TWICE’s magical performance, Bad Bunny surprises Ivy Queen: Billboard Women in Music top moments ‘No boundaries’: BLACKPINK on collaborating with Cardi B BTS tops Billboard charts (again), breaks world records with ‘Butter’ BTS member Suga announces historic solo world tour with US shows How many members are in Twice? There are nine members:
- Member Profiles:
- Momo (Full name: Hirai Momo). Born Nov. 9, 1996 in Kyoto, Japan. Main dancer, vocalist.
- Sana (Full name: Minatozaki Sana). Born Dec. 29, 1996 in TennÅji-ku, Osaka, Japan. Vocalist.
- Jihyo (Full name: Park Ji-hyo). Born Feb. 1, 1997 in Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Leader, main vocalist.
- Mina (Full name: Myoui Mina). Born March 24, 1997 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Vocalist.
- Dahyun (Full name: Kim Da-hyun). Born May 28, 1998 in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Main rapper, vocalist.
- Chaeyoung (Full name: Son Chae-young). Born April 23, 1999 in Seoul, South Korea. Main rapper, vocalist.
- Tzuyu (Full name: Chou Tzu-yu). Born June 14, 1999 in Tainan, Taiwan. Vocalist, visual.
- Notable Achievements:
- In 2016, Twice became the first K-pop girl group to reach 100 million views on a music video with “Cheer Up.”
- In 2017, Twice became the first K-pop girl group to win the “Song of the Year” award at the Asia Artist Awards for their hit single “Signal.”
- Twice has won the “Album of the Year” award at the Golden Disc Awards three times, in 2017, 2018, and 2020.
- In 2019, Twice became the first K-pop girl group to hold a dome tour in Japan, performing for a total of 220,000 fans across five cities.
- Twice has also had success on international charts, including the Billboard 200 and the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan.